Make the switch with our LED lighting incentive.
Lightbulb moment: We are offering an incentive of $0.10/kWh for indoor, exterior and street LED lighting upgrades or a flat rate of $4.00 per 4' linear LED tube replacement for upgrades. We also offer $.10/kWh for indoor lighting for new construction and expansions including covered parking garages.
Introducing our New Construction Lighting Incentive
An indoor lighting incentive (including covered parking garages) for new commercial and industrial buildings and plant expansions is now available. Pre-approval is not required. Our $0.10/kWh incentive means you can install LED lighting quickly and start saving energy.
Illuminate your workplace with energy-efficient solutions.
The LED lighting incentives from TVA EnergyRight® and your local power company can improve the quality of light in your facility while helping you save on energy and maintenance costs.
LED lights use less energy than incandescent or fluorescent bulbs and newer LED options can create a more vibrant work environment for your employees or enhance security outside of your facility. Features like occupancy sensors and photocells can conserve energy by automatically turning lights on and off when not needed.
Benefits of LED lighting
Lower your monthly energy bill.
Minimize waste heat or heat gain.
Lower your carbon footprint.
Reduce maintenance costs.
Compatible with occupancy sensors.
Improve workplace visibility and safety.
LED lighting incentives: compare your options
| Standard Lighting Indoor & Outdoor* | Fast Track Lighting 4' Linear LED Lamps* | New Construction Lighting* | |
|---|---|---|---|
Approval | Required: Pre-approval & PPEC calculations Application submission prior to project beginning | NOT required: Pre-approval & PPEC calculations Application submission 6 months following installation | NOT required: Pre-approval & PPEC calculations Application submission 6 months following installation Based on install date (from application) -OR- Invoice date Must have permanent local power company/TVA service |
Rate | $0.10/kWh on the actual calculated kWh saved (PPEC) | $4.00 per 4’ Linear T8 LED Tube | $0.10/kWh on installed building-wide Lighting Power Density for improvement above 2009 IECC new construction codes |
Eligible | All fixture & control upgrades to LED | Replacement of existing linear fluorescent to LED | Indoor (including covered parking garages) LED lighting for new installations to permanent buildings. Lighting projects installed prior to 1/6/2025 are not eligible. |
Incentive Minimums | $150 per project | $150 per project | $150 per project |
Incentive Caps | 70% of material costs | 70% of material costs | 70% of material costs
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Subject to funding availability. Additional rules may apply.
Standard Lighting requires pre-approval. DO NOT purchase, remove or install any equipment until all pre-approval requirements are completed, and a formal Application Approval Notice has been received via email.
A baseline of T12 fixtures will be adjusted to an equivalent T8 baseline for incentive calculations.
Apply for your incentive through the Preferred Partners Network (PPN)
Applications for TVA EnergyRight incentives must be submitted through a contractor member of our Preferred Partners Network for approval before any incentive-based work begins.
If your contractor is not part of our network please call (866) 233-0450 or email TVABusinessIncentive@tva.gov and we can assist you.
Select a PPN member.
Find a contractor to complete your project. Our Preferred Partners Network has the trusted contractor for your project needs!
Define your scope of work
Not sure yet what you need? PPN members can help you define your project.
Sign incentive application.
Your PPN member will submit your application to TVA EnergyRight after you provide an electronic signature.
Work can begin following project approval. Please don’t remove or install equipment until your project is approved and you have received your Application Approval Notice via email.
Start by finding a TVA-vetted contractor
Find a contractor from our Preferred Partners Network.
Not ready to start a project but want to stay up to date?
Still have questions?
Our team is ready to answer your questions so you can start saving. Call (866) 233-0450 or email TVABusinessIncentive@tva.gov.
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